Acute LVN/LPT Short Hour – Mental Health 645

Telecare•Perris, CA

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including medications prescribed by a physician. The role implements direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care. This position is for a new startup program, with an expected start date of December 14, 2026. The available shift is Saturday, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position is based at the Telecare Wellness Village Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC), located on the Wellness Village Campus. The program operates 24/7 and serves up to 50 individuals who are Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) or otherwise court-ordered to this level of care. It provides residential beds for male and female clients and primarily serves IST consumers referred by the Superior Court, Riverside Sheriff's Office, or Riverside University Health System–Behavioral Health. The facility also supports people requiring residential services through Laura’s Law/AOT and other diversion programs. The expected starting wage range is $29.13–$33.50 per hour. Telecare applies geographic differentials, and the assigned pay range depends on the location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and hold current licensure.
Hold CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications from hands-on courses by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certifications throughout employment.
Complete applicable post-offer requirements, including a physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions screening, and degree or license verification.
If driving is required, have a valid and current driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Be willing to use a personal vehicle and/or company vehicle to drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.

Responsibilities

Provide recovery-focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment, including medications prescribed by a physician.
Implement direct care safely, effectively, and efficiently in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities using a personal vehicle and/or company vehicle, as applicable.

Benefits

Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with accrual each pay period, prorated accrual for part-time schedules, and annual carryover up to set caps.
Nine paid holidays.
Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shift and 10% for NOC shift.
Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC.
Free continuing education units (CEUs).
Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
Coaching and mentorship.
Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.